PEDH-111/Physical Education and Health

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Etiquette in Using Facilities and Equipment

Week013 Etiquette in Using Facilities and

Equipment

This module will discuss the following topics:

1. The Importance of Maintaining Equipment and Facilities
2. Using Equipment and Facilities Properly
3. Gym Etiquette

Importance of Maintaining Equipment and Facilities

Physical activities require a proper venue. It also requires proper equipment and facilities to
ensure that people are able to conduct physical activities safely and properly.
However, improper use and maintenance of a gym or training area’s equipment and facilities
could lead to accidents which can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. As such it is relevant
that you maintain proper care of the equipment and facilities.
Every person who owns a workout facility knows that fitness equipment serves as its lifeline.
The following are some of the benefits of maintaining equipment and facilities.
1. It is cost effective: Maintaining fitness equipment will be more time-saving and cost-
effective. You will no longer be spending time and money repairing and replacing the
machines.
2. It leads to longer equipment life: while maintenance maybe troublesome especially if you
have a lot of equipment. However, the reward for this is the longevity of your fitness
equipment. Lack of maintenance could lead to shorter lifespan for gym equipment.
Always remember that buying new equipment is much more expensive than maintaining
them.
3. It ensures safety: Freak accidents can take place in gyms, mainly because of improper
equipment management. Proper maintenance of equipment and facilities can ensure the
safety of every user, thus they can continue achieving physical fitness without worrie s.

Using Equipment and Facilities Properly

To ensure proper care of a training area’s equipment and facilities, one must make sure to
keep in mind the following guidelines:
1. Take care in using facilities and equipment.
2. Only use equipments that you already know how to use
3. Be Alert and Aware in the training area
4. Practice Good form
5. Put all equipment back in place after use.
6. Do not monopolie the equipment
7. Leave the venue clean and organized properly.
8. Practice proper hygiene and care
Course Module
The Gym Etiquette
Each gym or training area has its own list of rules in order to maintain the safety and
organization of the people there. The following are some of the important etiquette
that must be followed to ensure one’s safety during physical activities.
1. Ask for a spotter when lifting loads close to 1 RM.
2. Do not drop barbell at the end of the set.
3. Put weights and dumbbells on designated racks.
4. Be aware of the exercise area for each equipment.
5. Avoid using mobile phones while inside the gym.
6. If you’re training on a track, keep in mind that the inner lane is for walking while
the outer lane is for running.
7. Do not engage in horseplay nor talk in a loud voice while training.
8. Avoid wearing loose jewelry while doing physical activities.

References and Supplementary Materials

Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of Facilities and Equipment. Retrieved from:
https://prezi.com/fqueejw7xrfo/proper-etiquette-and-safety-in-the-use-of-facilities-
and-equ/

Fernando-Callo, L. and Dajime, Peter Fermin. 2016. Physical Education and Health
Volume I